GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
HardWare.exe file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2020-03-26 00:44:34 (6 years ago); latest analysis 2022-07-11 23:39:53 (3 years ago).
Company metadata: OSToto Co., Ltd.. Product metadata: HardWare.
Signed by Life Guarder Software Company Limited. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
ThreatInfo has seen this file in user or system paths listed below. Unexpected locations increase the need for local verification.
Recommended action
What to do next
- Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
- Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
- Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.
File context
HardWare.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with HardWare. The reported company name is OSToto Co., Ltd.. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2022-07-11 23:39:53 (3 years ago).
ThreatInfo does not have a final classification for this file yet. Use the technical details below to compare the hash, size, signature, and observed locations with the copy found on your device.
File Details
| Product Name: | HardWare |
| Company Name: | OSToto Co., Ltd. |
| MD5: | 3d25d51de730262d14f53bc4829f5b87 |
| Size: | 1 MB |
| First Published: | 2020-03-26 00:44:34 (6 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2022-07-11 23:39:53 (3 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2022-07-11 23:39:53 (3 years ago) |
Overview
| Signed By: | Life Guarder Software Company Limited |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on HardWare.exe is reported as valid. A valid signature helps confirm publisher identity, but it does not automatically make the file safe if the installer was bundled, abused, or downloaded from an untrusted source.
Common Places:
| %programfiles%\ostotosoft |
ThreatInfo has observed HardWare.exe in the locations listed above. Files found in temporary folders, user profile folders, startup locations, or unusual application directories should be reviewed more carefully than files installed under a known program directory.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen HardWare.exe across 34 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is India with 11.3% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.
OS Version:
The most common operating system signal for HardWare.exe is Windows 10 with 71.7% of observed hits. If your system differs from the common profile, check whether the file was introduced by a specific installer, archive, or removable device.
Analysis
HardWare.exe is identified as pe for 32-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows GUI. PE header values are useful for triage, especially when they do not match the expected publisher, product, or release timeline.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
e171ff9f087bd6be3d7933203ea1a7ab
c0f31c3f0ba02227cd96593dccab47d6
bfe6647eb906237adfa0fc6da77fbc21
6e0421b26e9cc389821869d3c03c50a7
1f354d76203061bfdd5a53dae48d5435
5df7a86ee11574e85c6d26a6fe861688
4da4d36db0a5846b8d6551d4229668ef
PE section names and hashes can reveal packing, injected resources, or unusual build artifacts. Sections with uncommon names, very large raw data, or hashes that differ from a trusted copy deserve additional review.
Report conclusion
This file is still under review
ThreatInfo has not assigned a final verdict yet. Compare the file hash, location, signature, and publisher before trusting the file on a production system.